Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills FB Alan Ricard (quad) has been losing reps with the second team due to a quad injury, "That slowed him down a bit. But he's a tough guy and lead blocking is truly an art and a tough thing to do. He's proven he can do that so we like him," said head coach Dick Jauron.

Leo Roth, of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, reports Buffalo Bills FB Alan Ricard told BuffaloBills.com he chose to sign with the Bills for one big reason, RB Willis McGahee. Ricard said, "He's a great back. And coming from Baltimore, where I had so much success with [Baltimore Ravens RB] Jamal Lewis, I can tell Willis has the same kind of approach to the game. Willis is the kind of player who will give it his all on every play."

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports newly signed Buffalo Bills FB Alan Ricard is already receiving praise from the coaching staff for his veteran ability and correct reads, "He's a veteran at a position where we would like to push our starter a little more."